Pan-Fried Paprika Meatballs

Pan-Fried Paprika Meatballs a very delicious, simple and quick dish to prepare. A perfect dish for any occasion. A tasty and flavorful main course, also perfect to present as finger food during a family or friends’ aperitif. Can be prepared in advance and then reheated shortly before serving. They are a real treat.

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Pan-Fried Paprika Meatballs
  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Rest time: 30 Minutes
  • Preparation time: 15 Minutes
  • Portions: 4
  • Cooking methods: Stove
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All Seasons

Ingredients for Pan-Fried Paprika Meatballs

  • 7 oz ground pork
  • 7 oz ground beef
  • 0.11 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 slices bread (for sandwiches)
  • 2 tbsp paprika (sweet or spicy.)
  • 1 onion (small)
  • 5 fl oz white wine
  • 1.7 fl oz extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 bunch chives
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 egg
  • salt

Tools for Pan-Fried Paprika Meatballs

  • Pan

Steps for Pan-Fried Paprika Meatballs

  • In a bowl, combine the two meats, soak the bread in water, and once softened, squeeze it and add it to the meat. Mix well to obtain a homogeneous mixture. Finely chop the chives and half of the onion. If you don’t like chives, you can replace them with parsley.

    Pan-Fried Paprika Meatballs
  • Add the chopped onion and chives to the meat, then add the egg, paprika, nutmeg, Parmesan, and adjust the salt. Mix to obtain a mixture of the right consistency. If it’s too soft, add a little breadcrumbs to adjust the consistency.

  • Let the mixture rest in the fridge for 30 minutes. After the time has passed, take the mixture and form small meatballs, you can also use a tool for making ice cream balls, you’ll have all equal meatballs and finish the mixture much faster.

  • Pan-Fried Paprika Meatballs
  • In a pan, preferably non-stick, pour the extra virgin olive oil, add the remaining chopped onion, and let it soften.

  • Add the meatballs to the pan, brown them on all sides over medium heat. Finally, pour in the white wine, cover with a lid, lower the heat, and let them cook for about 10 minutes.

  • Transfer the meatballs to a serving dish and drizzle with the cooking juices.

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